British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 14th December 2022

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'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 8, Episode 4 - Awful Wedded Wife

Amidst the fall-out from the failed radio station launch, René is forced to pay out almost 67,000 francs of the café's takings. Flick and Von Smallhausen are still imprisoned, and Gruber and the Colonel are forced to impersonate Hitler and Goering once more. Meanwhile, something curious is taking place at the church.

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Shaun The Sheep

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 11 - Teddy Heist

When the Farmer locks up Timmy's teddy bear, Shaun hatches a rescue plan.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:05am (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 4

A fidget spinner, lightbulb, microwave and mobile phone are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 26 - The Hamster Effect

Brunel, the crazed time-travelling Victorian gentlechimp, is back and determined to change history so Danger Mouse and Penfold never meet.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 1, Episode 2

Further entertainment hosted by and starring Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 26 - Teacher Off

Miss Mistry and Mrs Creecher clash over the best way to teach Class 3C about butterflies.

CITV 7:30am (repeat)
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 11 - The Great Tidying

Sucked into the vacuum cleaner, Catastrophe Jim tries to convince Lloyd, Abacus and PB that they are now in the afterlife. Lloyd refuses to believe that a life as significant as his could be over so soon, so he sets out to prove that they're still alive.

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 45 - Solar E-Glitch

At the Go Jet Academy, the Go Jetters are about to watch one of nature's most spectacular events - a solar eclipse.

CITV 7:45am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 42 - Beware The Overpants

Dave's lazy day of doing nothing is ruined when the town sees an uprising of their pants!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 1, Episode 3

The Two Ronnies present a third chapter of Hampton Wick, whilst Tina Charles sings (They Long to Be) Close to You.

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Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 4, Episode 5 - The Tender Trap

Chrissy's nephew is to be Christened, and so Robin joins her on a trip to Sussex to visit her parents for the happy occasion. Much to his amusement and Chrissy's frustration, her mother seems intent on arranging their engagement! Mr Roper is more concerned with selling tickets to a concert.

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Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 4, Episode 6 - My Son, My Son

The tax man wants a meeting with Mr Roper, and Mildred is aghast to discover he's spent the last 19 years claiming tax relief for their non-existent son, Leslie - now apparently at university! Meanwhile upstairs, the trio are short of money and can't pay their rent, but Larry offers Robin a solution.

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Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 4, Episode 8 - Power Cut Party

When the power goes off in Justin's House, Justin and Robert must learn to work together to get the lights and TV working again in order to watch their favourite TV programmes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 6, Christmas Special - O Little Town Of Peckham

Shirley is planning a traditional Guyanese Christmas but the family have other plans.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:10am (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Breath Of French Air (Part 1)

The wet English summer has dampened the Larkins' spirits, and Charley and Mariette have failed to produce offspring. Perhaps a holiday is required.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 24 - More About Connecting

The Twirlywoos watch a farmer connect fence panels together to make a pen for his sheep. The sheep dog herds the sheep into the pen. Whilst the farmer is having a doze, the Twirlywoos build an enclosure around him by connecting more fence panels together.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35am (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: George (Roger Sloman), Annie (Rita Tushingham), Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 5, Christmas Special

It is Christmas, and Granville has a large consignment of mistletoe mince pies to shift, but how can he persuade his regulars to buy them?

CITV 9:50am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 43 - Moby Duck

Dave gets sucked down the plughole in the bath and ends up adrift in a watery world, one that is full of lost bath time creatures.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Martha Howe-Douglas, Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 5, Episode 7

The Roman emperor Caesar Augustus reveals the lazy secret of his success, TV's most excitable reporter Bob Hale explains the very, very complex history of World War Two, we meet Georgian England's most forgetful vicar, and Welsh hero Owain Glyndwr takes on the English in battle.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 14, Episode 10 - Stop That Castle!

With the annual gala parade in the skilful hands of Foggy, Compo and Clegg, how could anything go wrong?

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The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Series 1, Episode 6 - A Breath Of French Air (Part 2)

Pop and Ma are really enjoying their French holiday - which is more than can be said for Charley and Mariette, whose first anniversary is mere days away. Meanwhile Primrose has problems with Marc-Antoine.

ITVBe 10:25am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 17 - Chocco Chimp

The prizes have disappeared from Mr Slater's new crazy golf course, and Richard is puzzled. Then the famous detectives Sherlock Sooty and Doctor Watsit are called in to investigate - and set a trap to catch the thief. Guest starring Matthew Corbett.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 3 - Rembrandt Doesn't Live Here Anymore

A chance meeting in a club which Terry is minding takes Arthur into the world of fine art as he sees an opportunity to make some money by selling forgeries.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 15, Christmas Special - Welcome To Earth

Compo, Clegg and Foggy never ever thought there would be a man on the moon in their lifetime, so why should they close their eyes to other extra-terrestrial possibilities?

CITV 11am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 24 - Restaurant

Mr Bean makes a meal out of his birthday celebration.

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Ross Noble Off Road. Ross Noble. Copyright: Grain Media

Ross Noble Off Road

Episode 2

Team Noble reach breaking point as they discover what challenges this legendary biking event has hidden up its rather rocky sleeves. Ross is in over his head, and up to his neck in deep and muddy bogs!

CITV 11:15am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 35 - Art Thief

When Mr Bean witnesses the theft of a major artwork on a trip to the National Gallery, he gives chase to the culprit and meets all manner of obstacles along the way.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Special - The Special Relationship

Boycie is asked to turn detective when an unexpected visitor arrives at Winterdown Farm with a secret from the past that, if confirmed, will have massive consequences for one member of the staff.

Talking Pictures TV 12:20pm (repeat)
Back-room Boy. Image shows left to right: Jane (Vera Frances), Arthur Pilbeam (Arthur Askey). Credit: ITV, Gainsborough Pictures 1928 Limited

Back-room Boy

Meteorologist Arthur Pilbeam finds himself stationed in a remote lighthouse, but nowhere near alone as he initially believes.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:25pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Christmas Special - Waffle's First Christmas

It's the eve of Waffle's first Christmas with the Brooklyn-Bells. Mrs Hobbs is invited, and Gramps has knitted a Christmas jumper. Waffle learns about Santa and really wants to meet him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:35pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Special - Minnellium

It's New Year's Eve 1999, and the canteen is preparing for a special millennium dinner. But an abandoned baby and a riot in the city centre begin to throw everyone's plans into chaos.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:45pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 37 - Kinderdijk, Netherlands

It's a whirlwind of windmill excitement as the Go Jetters travel to Kinderdijk in the Netherlands to celebrate National Mill Day.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:55pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 23 - Cock A Doodle Shaun

The cockerel is missing and there's no one to wake up the farm. When Shaun discovers the cockerel has been snatched by the greedy fox, he sets off with Bitzer on a daring rescue mission. Will they get the cockerel back in time to wake up the rest of the farm?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1pm (repeat)
Dodger. Dodger (Billy Jenkins). Copyright: Universal Studios, Simon Ridgway

Dodger

Episode 2 - Christmas

Dodger embarks on a secret rescue mission and the gang organise a festive hijack of 200 geese, whilst also unwittingly crashing a Christmas party at none other than No. 10 Downing Street.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: George (Roger Sloman), Annie (Rita Tushingham), Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 5, Christmas Special

It is Christmas, and Granville has a large consignment of mistletoe mince pies to shift, but how can he persuade his regulars to buy them?

TNT Sports 1 logo 1:30pm (repeat)
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 9, Episode 12

A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:50pm (repeat)
The Wrong Trousers. Credit: Aardman Animations

The Wrong Trousers

Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:55pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Christmas Special

Hyacinth finally achieves her ultimate goal in her search for social acceptability in this special festive edition. She and her husband Richard book a cruise on the QEII and, determined to live up to the correct image, Hyacinth packs umpteen changes of clothes. On board ship, she is in her element - until she makes an appalling discovery that threatens to ruin her trip.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:20pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 4, Christmas Special - A Very Diddy Christmas

Christmas is coming and Diddy TV presents its very own festive line-up. Panel Beaters Christmas special, Kirsty Allsort's perfect Christmas and a santa sack full of adverts!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:25pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 38 - The Great Mosque Of Djenne, Africa

Grandmaster Glitch has been invited to Djenne in Mali, Africa, to visit the people and to see one of his favourite things at work - mud!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:35pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 9, Episode 3 - Keys

Reiss decides to get a confiscated toy back by borrowing a set of keys for the school.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:40pm (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 26 - Timmy's Snowman

Yabba builds a fantastic snowman, but Timmy thinks he can do better.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:10pm (repeat)
Trust Morecambe & Wise.... Lenny Henry

Trust Morecambe & Wise...

Episode 2 - Work And Money

Lenny Henry is joined by guests Michael Grade, John Thomson, Gary Morecambe and Angela Rippon - to reveal how Morecambe and Wise can tell us all we need to know about work and money.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 36 - WOAH! So Quiet

Walter and Dennis go head to head in a sponsored silence. Being quiet doesn't come naturally to either of them, as they struggle to make it through a chaotic school day and keep schtumm.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Other Day The Earth Stood Still

Only Danger Mouse can save the world from chaos when the Baron stops the world spinning with a plague of traffic lights.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - Oh To Be In England

Del and Rodney arrive in Miami and things start to go wrong immediately. Nothing too dramatic, though, until Del is mistaken for a local mafia godfather and his henchmen want him as a decoy!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:10pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 39 - Wimbledon, England

The Go Jetters are at Centre Court in Wimbledon, London, to watch the world's most famous tennis tournament.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 13 - Double Doughnut Rescue

Supertato almost quits being a superhero when he can't save two friends at the same time.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 4:55pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 4 - Looking For Mickey

When Mad Micky goes on the run to protest his innocence, Terry has to look after him and Arthur sees his chance of a scoop.

U&W channel logo 5pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

CITV 5pm (repeat)
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 12 - A Fridge Too Far

Lloyd is cross when Berry brings his parents fruit fresh from the fridge - if anyone's going to raid the fridge, it should be him! Lloyd and Abacus therefore head to the fridge with Berry as their guide, but they find themselves unprepared for the cold...

CITV 5:15pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 16 - Get Lost

George wins tickets to the local stately home. It's not long before Dave and the rest of the Spuds find themselves lost in its maze.

U&Drama channel logo 5:20pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 3, Episode 6 - Branching Out

Jean is opening another branch of the agency and Judith expects to be asked to manage it. Meanwhile, Lionel's somewhat lost with how to spend his days and the topic of his and Jean's romance arises once more.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 5:45pm (repeat)
The Baby. Image shows from L to R: Natasha (Michelle De Swarte), The Baby (Albie Pascal Hills), The Baby (Arthur Levi Hills)

The Baby

Episode 2 - The Seduction

Inexplicably reunited with the baby, Natasha scrambles to locate his mother and uncovers an alarming pattern of events on a thumb drive; after her friends confuse the situation further, Natasha reaches out to her estranged sister, Bobbi.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 8, Episode 4 - Awful Wedded Wife

Amidst the fall-out from the failed radio station launch, René is forced to pay out almost 67,000 francs of the café's takings. Flick and Von Smallhausen are still imprisoned, and Gruber and the Colonel are forced to impersonate Hitler and Goering once more. Meanwhile, something curious is taking place at the church.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited Guests

After Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Colin Lane, Sandi Toksvig, David Mitchell, Sarah Millican

QI

Series Q, Episode 14 - Queens

With Colin Lane, Sarah Millican and David Mitchell.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 8, Christmas Special - Christmas Past

Christmas is coming, but there isn't much in the way of cheer at the flat or at school.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Comedy Playhouse, Episode 1 - Of Funerals And Fish

Blamire, Compo and Clegg are three opposites with one thing in common - determination to make each day as full as possible. After being thrown out of the library for smoking and eating, the trio head to the café and are driven away by argument, then do a little fishing - before a chance sighting up in the hills opens the library doors to them once more.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Mother Nature's Son

Rodney's talk of environmental pollution brings him a strange ally when Del becomes a friend of the Earth. Of course, he's got a scam going and it involves a joint venture with the Water Board - but they are a silent partner!

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 1, Episode 1 - Short Back And Palais Glide

Compo, Clegg and Blamire take a trip to the barbers, followed by a visit to the café where they witness one of Ivy and Sid's many rows. Compo later discovers that he's left his house key in the library, but the librarian is nowhere to be seen.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Colin Lane, Sandi Toksvig, Sarah Millican, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 14 - Numbers

With Noel Fielding, Colin Lane and Sarah Millican.

BBC Two 8pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Gone Christmas Fishing 2021, Christmas Special

Paul takes Bob on a steam train to the north of England to search for a prized English salmon, fishing in the rivers Eden and Tyne in search of their elusive quarry. They are joined on the riverbank by former footballer Paul Gascoigne, who has also always dreamt of catching a salmon, while Dr Anand Patel has a chat with Bob about how to look out for the more vulnerable at Christmastime.

BBC Three 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 5

It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Christmas Special - Battle Of The Giants!

Humiliated by Square's comments for his lack of old service medals, Mainwaring and his opposite commit their men to a high-stakes contest of skill, initiative and military cunning. Which is the better body of men - but more to the point, who is the better commander?

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Sindhu Vee, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, AJ Odudu, Alex Horne. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 7

Host Rob Brydon and captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack welcome Joel Dommett, Sindhu Vee, Alex Horne and AJ Odudu to the comedy panel show on which the teams reveal extraordinary stories about themselves.

CITV 8:25pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 41 - Superhero Bean

Bean turns superhero in an attempt to outwit a cunning cat burglar.

CITV 8:40pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 42 - What A Load Of Rubbish

Bean is a bit too enthusiastic while cleaning his flat and Teddy ends up on his way to the dump.

Talking Pictures TV 9pm (repeat)
Perfect Friday

Perfect Friday

Comic crime caper.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jessica Fostekew, Sandi Toksvig, Gyles Brandreth, Susan Calman

QI

Series R, Episode 7 - Revolutions

Sandi Toksvig quizzes the panel on a few revolutionary ideas, with Alan Davies, Gyles Brandreth, Susan Calman and Jessica Fostekew going round the houses trying to come up with a decent answer.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 5, Christmas Special - The Wisdom Of The Witch

The Meldrews have a tarot reading that prophesies disaster for Victor. Patrick and Pippa sell their home, but a house clearance crew are mistaken for their removal men. Patrick and Victor get snowed in at an old house with a jealous boyfriend and a huge spider.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Joe Lycett, Ruth Madeley, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Joe Swash, Jo Brand. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for a seasonal special. Joining them are guests Jo Brand, Joe Lycett, Joe Swash and Ruth Madeley.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2014, New Year Special - Mammy's Gamble

After a spate of burglaries in the local area, Agnes is determined to make sure she doesn't fall victim to the recent crime wave.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
Shirley Valentine

Shirley Valentine

Overcome by the drudgery of life, housewife Shirley Valentine takes off on a life-changing holiday. Stars Pauline Collins and Tom Conti.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything. Image shows left to right: Rosie (Sheridan Smith), Conall Molloy (Ardal O'Hanlon)

Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything

Episode 2

At the very moment Joey and Rosie seem to have made up, a tragedy occurs. Everyone takes it very hard, including Rosie. With Nico in tow, she goes back to her usual damaging behaviours, drinking excessively and seeking out kumquats on Deliveroo.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Outsiders. Image shows left to right: David Mitchell, Jessica Hynes, Joe Wilkinson

Outsiders

Series 2, Episode 5

It's the Outsiders' penultimate day in the woods and the competition is hotting up as they battle it out to see who will form the best post-apocalyptic society.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
45 min
Don't Hate The Playaz. Jordan Stephens. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 4, Episode 8

In the last of the series, the teams are joined by hip hop legend Krept, comedians Julie Adenuga and Ola Labib, and Croydon rapper Jords.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - The New Sofa

Inspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
30 min
The Scotts. Image shows left to right: Erin Scott (Natacha Jean Baker), Henry Scott (Iain Connell), Laura Scott (Sharon Young), Jason Scott (Taylor Stewart)

The Scotts

Series 2, Episode 5

Darren is stressed about becoming a new Dad so Henry suggests a relaxing fishing trip. But his profound thoughts on fatherhood soon drive his brother Vincent up the pole.

Talking Pictures TV 10:55pm (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

The Knack ...And How To Get It

Comedy film about a teacher who wants to know how his friend is so successful with women.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett

Rob And Romesh Vs

2022 Specials - The Three Lions

In this special edition the boys meet the stars of the England men's football team ahead of their bid to win the World Cup. As well as hanging out with the England stars, they will also meet the master mind behind England's renaissance, Gareth Southgate.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11pm (repeat)
Limmy's Homemade Show. Brian Limond

Limmy's Homemade Show

Episode 1

Limmy's is intrigued by signs at the entrance to an underpass and invites the audience to follow him to solve the mystery. He also gives a techno masterclass, sharing techniques and coaching would-be DJs on how to interact with a big, excitable crowd.

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Have I Got News For You. Steph McGovern

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 5

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Steph McGovern and panellists Miles Jupp and Baroness Warsi.

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Filth. Detective Sergeant Bruce Robertson (James McAvoy)

Filth

James McAvoy stars as a corrupt, sociopathic Edinburgh cop who gorges himself in a quest for promotion.

Comedy Central Extra 11:20pm (repeat)
Roast Battle. Image shows from L to R: Rhys Nicholson, Brian Moses, Felicity Ward

Roast Battle

Series 3, Episode 5

Rhys James and Lloyd Griffith are put up against each other, and Australian comedians Rhys Nicholson and Felicity Ward verbally spar.

BBC Three 11:35pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 5

It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!

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Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

2011 Christmas Specials - Identity

There's a homecoming for one of the women, who's been 'away' for quite some time. She arrives at the Monsoon household with a new - slightly scary - best friend who forces a certain person to face some long-hidden truths...

Comedy Central Extra 11:50pm (repeat)
Roast Battle. Image shows from L to R: Laura Lexx, Tom Livingstone

Roast Battle

Series 4, Episode 1

Guest judging the competition this week is Noel Fielding as comedian Laura Lexx goes head-to-head with fellow comedian and husband, Tom Livingstone. Another battle is underway when RuPaul's Drag Race UK contestants Baga Chipz and The Vivienne take on Denim queens Glamrou and Crystal.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Milton Jones, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Rob Beckett, Tiffany Stevenson, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests Rob Beckett, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Romesh Ranganathan and Tiff Stevenson.

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The Russell Howard Hour. Sam Campbell

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 6, Episode 12

Russell looks at England's latest World Cup win as they head to the quarter finals and tears into Kanye West's Infowars interview. Stand-up from Sam Campbell.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 8 (Channel 4: Series 9), Episode 2

Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh. Isy Suttie's in with Susie Dent, while Claudia Winkleman stands in for Rachel Riley on letters-and-numbers duty.

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'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 8, Episode 4 - Awful Wedded Wife

Amidst the fall-out from the failed radio station launch, René is forced to pay out almost 67,000 francs of the café's takings. Flick and Von Smallhausen are still imprisoned, and Gruber and the Colonel are forced to impersonate Hitler and Goering once more. Meanwhile, something curious is taking place at the church.

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Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2015, Christmas Special - Mammy's Christmas Punch

Agnes Brown is determined to have a safe and peaceful Christmas at home this year. But with Mark and Betty rowing over the reappearance of his first love, Bubbles, with carol singers haunting Agnes's every waking hour, and with Buster installing a new Christmas tree with a very unusual safety feature, how will Agnes survive?!

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Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Vera Small (Anne Reid), Irene Spencer (Maureen Lipman). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Ladies Of Letters

A selection of episodes from the first and second series.

Comedy Central Extra 12:20am (repeat)
Kevin Bridges - The Story Continues. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Kevin Bridges - The Story Continues

Young Scottish stand-up comic Kevin Bridges performs his second live tour in front of a packed-out Glasgow arena crowd.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Ed Gamble, Hugh Dennis, Angela Barnes, Dara O Briain, Romesh Ranganathan, Ivo Graham. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 8

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Ed Gamble, Ivo Graham and Romesh Ranganathan.

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The Stand Up Sketch Show. Helen Bauer

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 2, Episode 3

This week's routines come from comedians including Lily Phillips, Dane Baptiste, Nigel Ng, Ivo Graham, Helen Bauer, Seann Walsh, Luke McQueen and Matt Richardson.

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As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 3, Episode 6 - Branching Out

Jean is opening another branch of the agency and Judith expects to be asked to manage it. Meanwhile, Lionel's somewhat lost with how to spend his days and the topic of his and Jean's romance arises once more.

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Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 2, Episode 3 - Jeremy Makes It

Jeremy is determined to move his relationship with Nancy to that of proper boyfriend and girlfriend. So, he follows Nancy's belief in God and her feeding the homeless.

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Al Murray Live: Barrel Of Fun. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray Live: Barrel Of Fun

Britain's best-known pub philosopher serves up his own special brew of comic bar-room banter in his 2010 show, Barrel Of Fun.

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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Sara Barron, Babatundé Aléshé, Alan Davies, Lee Mack, Grace Campbell. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 6, Episode 5

Alan Davies plays host to stand-up comics Babatundé Aléshé, Sara Barron, Grace Campbell and Lee Mack. The conversation ricochets between revelations about R.E.M.'s Darius Vassell, Transport for London and Tony Blair's New Labour.

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The Baby. Image shows from L to R: Natasha (Michelle De Swarte), The Baby (Albie Pascal Hills), The Baby (Arthur Levi Hills)

The Baby

Episode 8 - The Possession

Natasha gives the baby exactly what he's after amid growing concerns from her father Lyle, Bobbi and Mrs Eaves.

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Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 2, Episode 2 - Local Zero

Mark makes a new friend at work, whilst at Toni and Tony's party celebrating the reaffirmation of their vows, Jez meets an old school friend.

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Shopping With Keith Lemon. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Leigh Francis

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Christmas Special - Christmas Shopping With Keith Lemon

In the bumper hour-long Christmas special, Keith picks out stocking fillers with Strictly star Michelle Visage, looks for gifts with singer Ella Eyre, heads off on a food shop with Johnny Vegas, and finds the perfect party dress with Holly Willoughby.

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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Series 4, Episode 6 - The End of the Affair

Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.

Comedy Central 2am (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 3, Episode 3 - Armed Forces

Tonight's episode uses previously unreleased audio and includes a story about Karl failing to report an armed robbery.

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The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - The New Sofa

Inspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.

Comedy Central Extra 2:20am (repeat)
Comedy Central Live. Fin Taylor. Copyright: Comedy Central

Comedy Central Live

Episode 8 - Fin Taylor

Fin Taylor gets political, talking all things equality, privilege and the #MeToo Movement. In a live performance from London, Fin navigates the not-so-blurred lines of today's culture.

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QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Colin Lane, Sandi Toksvig, Sarah Millican, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 14 - Numbers

With Noel Fielding, Colin Lane and Sarah Millican.

Comedy Central 2:30am (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 3, Episode 4 - Room 102

Topics include Room 102, based on George Orwell's Room 101 from 1984; an idea for stopping overweight people from eating late-night snacks; and what Karl would take to a desert island.

Comedy Central Extra 2:50am (repeat)
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The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 12 - Job Security

Tonight Henning Wehn is joined by Simon Munnery, Maeve Higgins, Phil Nichol and Boothby Graffoe, with interviews from Stewart Lee.

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Comedians Giving Lectures. Image shows from L to R: Sara Pascoe, Josh Widdicombe, Babatundé Aléshé, Jessica Fostekew. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions

Comedians Giving Lectures

Series 2, Episode 3

Sara Pascoe is joined by comedians Babatundé Aléshé, Jessica Fostekew and Josh Widdicombe who compete to deliver the best lecture.

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Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2015, Christmas Special - Mammy's Christmas Punch

Agnes Brown is determined to have a safe and peaceful Christmas at home this year. But with Mark and Betty rowing over the reappearance of his first love, Bubbles, with carol singers haunting Agnes's every waking hour, and with Buster installing a new Christmas tree with a very unusual safety feature, how will Agnes survive?!

Comedy Central Extra 3:20am (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Image shows from L to R: Josie Long, David Kay, Stewart Lee, Henning Wehn, Simon Munnery, Paul Sinha, Phil Nichol, Tony Law, Paul Foot. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 2, Episode 1 - Career Suicide

Tonight's opener sees Tony Law, Bridget Christie, and Kevin Eldon included in the line-up. Stewart Lee meets them backstage.

Comedy Central Extra 3:45am (repeat)
Guessable?. Sindhu Vee

Guessable?

Series 3, Episode 3 - Darren And The Funny One From Friends

Sara Pascoe and team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott welcome guests Shaun Ryder, Nick Helm, Sindhu Vee and Melvin Odoom into the loft to play guessing games.

Talking Pictures TV 4:55am (repeat)
All In Good Fun

All In Good Fun

Bob Monkhouse introduces the golden age of slapstick comedy. Mack Sennett, Chaplin, The Keystone Kops and many more.

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